Hunter Academy of Sport

24/09/2026

23/09/2026

🏈NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!🏈

The 2026 Hunter Academy of Sport Aussie Rules Program is open for nominations.

Designed for talented young Aussie Rules athletes from the Hunter, this program provides a high performance environment to help athletes develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence both on and off the field.

Program Highlights
High-quality coaching in a squad environment
Access to quality training facilities
Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
Opportunity to represent HAS at an Inter-Academy Camp
Education in technical, tactical, and personal development

Nominations close Monday 5th October.

Apply now and take the next step in your football journey!

https://thinksport.my.site.com/s/applications

Proudly supported by AFLNSWACT

22/09/2026

⚾ NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN ⚾

Applications are now open for the Hunter Academy of Sport Baseball Program.
The program supports talented young baseballers through:

⚾ Baseball skill development
💪 Strength & Conditioning
📊 Sports science and performance testing
🎓 Athlete education and development
🏆 High-performance pathway opportunities
🌟 Personal development

A great opportunity for young baseballers to develop their skills, gain high-performance support and take the next step in their sporting journey!

👉 Apply here: https://regionalacademies.org.au/has/programs/baseball/

18/09/2026

🏆 2026 HAS AWARDS NIGHT 🏆

Our athletes, coaches and volunteers took centre stage last night 🎉

Our 2026 Awards Night brought together 140+ athletes, families, coaches and supporters at McDonald Jones Stadium to mark another incredible year of achievement.

Congratulations to our major award winners:
🏆 Athlete of the Year – Isla Bower
🏆 Para Athlete of the Year – Emilee Pratt
🏆 UAA Group Indigenous Athlete of the Year – Jada Capriotti
🏆 Leadership Award – Isla Walsh
🏆 Greater Bank Coach of the Year – Peter Harvey
🏆 Greater Bank Manager of the Year – Alissa McLeod
🏆 Paul Trisley Administrator of the Year – Sander Ganzevles

And to every Athlete of the Year and Rising Star across our programs - you make the Hunter proud!

Full story in the comments 👇

Thankyou to our major partners Office of Sport, Santos Ltd. Greater Bank, The University of Newcastle, Australia, UAA Group, Your local club, Maitland City Council, SCA, NBN Television & 2nurfm, alongside the many state sporting organisations and program supporters who continue to support the Academy and its athletes.

13/09/2026

🥎 STATE TEAM SELECTIONS | SOFTBALL 🥎

A huge congratulations to our Regional Academies of Sport past and present athletes and coaches selected in Softball NSW U16, U18 and Open State Teams! 👏

👏 U16 NSW TEAM
Aaliyah Batey | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Bridie Harper | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Phillipa Cracknell | Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS)
Dante Coxon | Hunter Academy of Sport
Storm Jeffs | South West Sydney Academy of Sport
Maddison McSavaney | South West Sydney Academy of Sport
Assistant Coach: Ryleigh Arnott | Western Sydney Academy of Sport

👏 U18 NSW TEAM
Charlotte Bedwell | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Nicola Harris | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Chloe Johnston | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Jessica Middleton | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Addison O’Connor | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Jordyn Saunby | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Daisy White | South West Sydney Academy of Sport
Ella Fretton | South West Sydney Academy of Sport
Assistant Coach: Marshel Walker | South West Sydney Academy of Sport

👏 NSW OPEN WOMEN
Rachel Lack | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Kandra Lamb | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Taylah Van Lieshout (Tsitsikronis) | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Shaylan Whatman | Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Arwen Kavanagh | Hunter Academy of Sport
Grace Wrixon | Hunter Academy of Sport

📸 Softball NSW

11/09/2026

🛹 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! 🛹

The HAS Skateboarding Program provides a high-performance pathway for talented young skateboarders.

Athletes will develop their technical skills, strength & conditioning, performance knowledge and personal growth, with targeted training and preparation for high-performance trials.

The program also includes education in nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, plus opportunities to represent HAS at events, inter-academy sessions and camps.

📋 PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Athletes must:
Be turning 10 – 17 (2010-2018) in 2027
Currently reside within the Hunter Region
Demonstrate a dedication to improving their performance

📅 PROGRAM DELIVERY PERIOD
October 2026 – December 2026

👉 Apply via the Athlete Eligibility tab on our website
⏰ Applications close Friday 2nd October 2026

10/09/2026

💛 R U OK? 💛

A simple question can make a big difference.

Today, we’re checking in with our athletes, coaches, families and Academy community.

Ask the question. Listen. Stay connected. Sometimes, just being there is enough.

👉 Learn more: ruok.org.au/sport

09/09/2026

🌟UAA INDIGENOUS TALENT ID DAY WRAP-UP🌟

The Upper Hunter’s next generation of emerging sporting talent took centre stage at Muswellbrook Indoor Sports Centre for the Indigenous Talent Identification Day, with over 70 students in attendance. They came together for a full day of testing, learning, and opportunity.

From Netball to Basketball and more, students had the chance to test their abilities, try new sports, and uncover strengths they may not have known they had.

The day highlighted not just performance but potential, opening pathways for future development and high-performance opportunities for Indigenous youth across the region.

Huge thanks to UAA Group and Santos Ltd d for making this day possible! 🙌

🔗Link to full story in comments 👇

07/09/2026

⛳GOLF NEWS⛳

A huge congratulations to former Hunter Academy of Sport athletes Brij Ingrey and Ella Scaysbrook on their recent achievements in golf! 👏

Brij Ingrey claimed the NSW Associate Championship, winning a thrilling playoff to secure the title! A huge accomplishment, Brij!

Ella Scaysbrook has continued to make her mark on the international stage, competing at the US Women’s Amateur and progressing through to the Round of 16. Another impressive milestone in Ella’s golfing journey!

We’re incredibly proud to see our former athletes continuing to achieve at the highest level. Congratulations, Brij and Ella!

https://golf.com.au/news/ingrey-wins-nsw-associate-title-in-playoff
https://golf.com.au/news/aussies-bow-out-at-us-womens-amateur

27/08/2026

🏀 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN 🏀

Applications are now open for the Hunter Academy of Sport Basketball Program, proudly delivered in partnership with Basketball NSW

The program supports talented young basketballers through:

🏀 High-performance skill development
💪 Strength & Conditioning
📊 Sports science & performance testing
🧠 Athlete education and development
🏆 High-performance pathway opportunities
🌟 Personal growth and leadership

A fantastic opportunity for aspiring basketballers to develop, perform and take the next step in their basketball journey!

📲Apply here: https://regionalacademies.org.au/has/programs/basketball-2/
Applications close Monday 21st September.